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SP03 ZTL

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,585 mi
Last recorded87,585 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ZTL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 87,585 miles

E.M.L Light on and misfire

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre crack and perished

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 87,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outside edge

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 83,644 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 83,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 79,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 71,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2012 71,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 63,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 53,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2009 53,681 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 41,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 28,149 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 28,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 17,793 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 17,793 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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SP03 ZTL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP03 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP03 ZTL registered?

SP03 ZTL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SP03 ZTL safe to buy?

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